Kindergarten FAQs

Full-Day Kindergarten - Now Tuition Free! - As a result of Colorado's HB19-1262 being passed and signed by the Governor in May, 2019, full-day kindergarten will be funded like other grade levels. Therefore, we will no longer need to collect tuition to cover the costs of the partial funding gap.

Kindergarten FAQs

What is the age requirement for Kindergarten?The student must be five years old by October 1 to enter kindergarten.

When is registration? What if I miss the registration period?Early registration for kindergarten takes place within two weeks after a position has been offered and accepted, beginning the end of February.

Can my student attend RMAE Kindergarten if we live outside the district?Yes, on a space-available basis, after accommodating all in-district students. Maximum class sizes exist.

Is there a Dress Code? Yes, please refer to our dress code for the details.

How do I get information about RMAE’s after-school childcare?Adventures in Child Care (ACC) provides quality childcare for ages 5 – 14 onsite at RMAE. Age-appropriate educational and recreational activities are provided. All after-care students must be registered through Adventures in Childcare. For more information, contact Lucy Shepard 303-912-6794.

When do the supply lists become available?The supply lists will be available on the RMAE website in late spring. RMAE’s PTO will be selling supply kits. These are considerably less expensive than purchasing the items on your own and have the added bonus that they are also a fundraiser for our PTO. Supply Kit Link

How do I pay our student fees?The classroom fees sheets will be available, for review only, in late March. Parents may pay directly through Jeffco Connect beginning August 1st. Please contact our Business Office for any special arrangements that may be necessary or to complete the Family Economic Data Survey form. Student Fee Link

What are the summer office hours?Office hours will be posted on the door to the school. Enrollment questions may be asked by phone or email and will be answered weekly (info@rmae.org).

Is Hot Lunch available?After the half-day students dismiss at 12:00 a.m., the full-day kindergarten has lunch. (Students may either pack a lunch or purchase a hot lunch through the RMAE Lunch Program).

What is the attendance policy for Kindergartners?Regular daily attendance is expected of all kindergarten students.Attendance is the responsibility of the student, the parents, and the school. The importance of regular, daily attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Absences have a negative effect on instructional continuity, regardless of attempts to make up work. Parents should inform the office and/or teacher about their child’s absence by 9:15 a.m. (attendance@rmae.org). Parents may also leave attendance messages on the attendance line at 303.670.1070 x150.

Prearranged Absences – If you are planning a longer absence we ask that you notify the office in advance, by submitting a Pre-Arranged Absence Form to the office prior to the absence. The form is available for download on the RMAE website, under Family Resources>Forms.